Without realizing it many of us have fallen prey to thinking that people of most significance are people like star athletes, actors, actresses, musicians, and even politicians. These are the ones we applaud and become excited to meet in person. These are the ones who we ask for their autographs and
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Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
Have you ever used a magnifying glass? What is the purpose of a magnifying glass?
A magnifying glass does several things: it makes the object look bigger thus making it easier to examine and see. It also brings the object into greater focus, enabling us to see detail we would not be able to see
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Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2009
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RAWLINS KEPT U.S. GRANT ON HIS HORSE
Ulysses S. Grant was a 4 star general of the union forces during the Civil War and became the 18th President of the United States. John A. Rawlins was Grant’s friend and fellow general, who became Grant’s chief of staff. During the Civil War, no one was closer
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I used to have 1982 Volkswagen Golf. It was cute car and I liked the engineering. I am not a mechanic, so when the car broke down, I would take it to an expert. Not just a mechanic, but also a foreign car specialist. You see this car was a Wolf berg edition made in Germany and I new that a mechanic
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010
Science tells us that a dense fog, one hundred feet deep and covering seven city blocks, is composed of less than one eight-ounce glass of water. So a single glass of water can shut down a large airport! One glass of water can completely
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Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
Let us only take heed that this office of Christ is not set before us in vain. It will profit us nothing at the last day that Jesus was a Shepherd, if during our lifetime, we never heard His voice and followed Him. If we love life, let us
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Most of us could stand to think a little harder about using credit wisely. Especially if we are like the man who was speaking to his coworker: "I'm proud to say that I have worked for 30 years, saved, scrimped, budgeted, invested - just so I could give my kids what I never
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United Methodist
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008
Most of us believe that we know what a tree needs in order to grow tall and strong and thus be able to produce enough oxygen to sustain animal and human life. We know to plant it in very rich healthy soil, we know to water it, and we know that it needs sunshine. This experiment was done, not to see
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Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 14, 2008
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My grandma used to say, "MONEY MONEY MONEY, ain't worth nothing if you ain't got your health". Oh how right she was--now that I am
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009
Jesus warns us about holding to material things so that they cause us worry. One source instructs, "Jesus' words strike at the core of human selfishness, challenging both the well-to-do who have possessions to guard and the poor who wish they could acquire them." Citing theologian Minear, "Jesus
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009
A person working in the U.S. Marine Corps lives with a motto of commitment "Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful." He is to remain faithful – even unto death – for the cause of his country.
What is NOT expected of him?
• Take orders from the enemy
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Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 10, 2009
When you used to go to McDonalds and you ordered a coffee you a few choices. Black, Cream, Cream and Sugar. Regular of Decaf.
If you go to McDonalds today you got more choices. They’re now moving forward with McCafe
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Christian Missionary Alliance